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Panik makes long-awaited return to Giants
- Updated: July 29, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants manager Bruce Bochy’s initial hope in June was that following one week on the seven-day concussion disabled list, second baseman Joe Panik would return to the lineup.
Panik’s recovery was much lengthier and San Francisco spent almost all of July without its Opening Day second baseman. Panik was finally activated Thursday, though, and will assume his role in the infield with the Giants for the first time since June 27. Grant Green was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.
“He feels great,” Bochy said before the Giants’ series opener with the Washington Nationals on Thursday. “He’s good to go.”
Panik hit third in the lineup, hoping to pick up right where he left off at the plate. He was batting .256 with 22 extra-base hits leading up to the injury.
“It’s going to be good just to have Joe’s presence back in the lineup,” said Bochy. “It’s going to help lighten the load. We’re not looking for Joe to carry this thing, but just to have one of your guys back is going to help.”
Panik’s diagnosis and recovery displayed how perplexing head injuries can be. After being hit in the head by a pitch in Tampa Bay on June 18, Panik passed concussion tests for three consecutive days. He also hit a …
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